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Raquel Bigorra speaks on death of stepson Mauro Menéndez
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Raquel Bigorra speaks on death of stepson Mauro Menéndez

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Actress Raquel Bigorra spoke about the death of Mauro Menéndez, the stepson of her husband and son of actress Aylín Mujica.
  • Bigorra and her family traveled to Miami to support Alejandro Gavira, Menéndez's brother, after his death on July 17.
  • She expressed that Mauro was deeply loved and remembered him fondly, while acknowledging the ongoing grief and the need for life to continue.

Actress Raquel Bigorra has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic death of Mauro Menéndez, the eldest son of actress Aylín Mujica and stepbrother to Bigorra's husband's son, Alejandro Gavira. Menéndez died on July 17 from cardiac arrest.

We went to Miami to give him support and our love as a family, because he is a young man who lost his brother. (Ahorita) our biggest concern is ‘¿cómo está Alejandro?’

— Raquel BigorraExplaining her family's immediate actions and primary concern following Mauro Menéndez's death.

Bigorra revealed that upon hearing the news, her family immediately traveled to Miami to offer support and solidarity to Alejandro. "We went to Miami to give him support and our love as a family, because he is a young man who lost his brother. Our biggest concern right now is 'How is Alejandro?'" she told reporters at a red carpet event.

She explained that they put all their activities aside to make the trip, emphasizing the importance of being close to loved ones during such difficult times. "We left everything and the three of us went, so that his sister could also be with him and show him our love, that he knows it is unconditional," Bigorra added, referring to Mujica's younger daughter, Violeta.

We left everything and the three of us went, so that his sister could also be with him and show him our love, that he knows it is unconditional.

— Raquel BigorraDescribing the family's unified support for Alejandro Gavira.

Prior to this, Bigorra had remained silent on the matter, understanding the public's interest but prioritizing the family's privacy during their grief. Reflecting on Mauro, she described him as a "very loved young man" and expressed deep sorrow over his absence. "We loved him very much in life and even more now that he is no longer with us," she stated.

We loved him very much in life and even more now that he is no longer with us.

— Raquel BigorraRemembering Mauro Menéndez.

Despite the pain, Bigorra acknowledged the resilience of life. "Life goes on," she said, echoing a sentiment that life must continue even in the face of profound loss. The family's focus remains on supporting Alejandro through this difficult period.

life goes on.

— Raquel BigorraAcknowledging the need to continue living despite the loss.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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